Assessment for Special Education (D755),
Western Governors University (WGU), 2026–
2027 – Exam Questions, Answers, and
Comprehensive Study Guide
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of exam
questions and answers for Assessment for Special Education
(D755). It covers core topics including assessment methods,
pre-referral processes, intervention planning, MTSS, RTI,
validity, reliability, bias, eligibility determination, IDEA
requirements, IEP development, disability categories, and
special education law.
The material includes definitions, multiple-choice questions
with explanations, eligibility criteria for special education
services, and extended review questions designed to support
preparation for the D755 assessment. It also addresses
assessment interpretation, progress monitoring, culturally
responsive practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration in
special education.
Exam Questions and Answers
(Vocabularly)
,Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) --- correct
precise answer ---Schools must ensure that data collected and
used is handled in compliance with FERPA regulations.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 --- correct
precise answer ---Interventions must be inclusive of students
with exceptionalities and provide necessary accommodations
to ensure their participation and progress.
Forest Grove School District v. T.A. (2009) --- correct precise
answer ---Emphasizes the importance of timely and
appropriate identification through assessment and
intervention for students with exceptionalities.
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District (2017) --- correct
precise answer ---Highlights the need for effective
interventions and progress monitoring to ensure students are
making meaningful progress.
Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School
District v. Rowley (1982) --- correct precise answer ---
Supports the principle that intervention processes must be
designed to meet the individual needs of students to provide
educational benefit.
Kirby v. Cabell County Board of Education (2006) --- correct
precise answer ---Highlights the importance of conducting
,thorough and comprehensive evaluations to identify and
address students' academic challenges.
Council Rock School District v. M.W. (2012) --- correct precise
answer ---The case reinforces the legal obligation of schools
to provide appropriate educational services that confer
meaningful educational benefits.
Interdisciplinary collaboration --- correct precise answer ---
the coordinated effort of professionals from various
disciplines working together to identify, support, and address
the needs of students who are struggling academically or
behaviorally
Intelligent Quotient (IQ) scores: --- correct precise answer ---
a measure of intellectual ability relative to a norm group,
typically with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.
These scores are interpreted in the context of cognitive
strengths and weaknesses
Composite score: --- correct precise answer ---a combined
score from multiple subtests or components of an assessment
Subtest scores: --- correct precise answer ---individual scores
a student receives on specific sections, or subtests, of a
broader standardized test or assessment
, Behavior rating scales: --- correct precise answer ---a scale
used to quantify the frequency or intensity of specific
behaviors completed by teachers, family, or the student
themselves (e.g., Behavior Assessment System for Children
(BASC))
Self-reports: --- correct precise answer ---students' own
accounts of their feelings and behaviors
Emotional Quotient (EQ) score: --- correct precise answer ---a
measure of emotional intelligence, often used to assess social-
emotional functioning
Receptive language: --- correct precise answer ---measures
the ability to understand spoken or written language
Expressive language: --- correct precise answer ---measures
the ability to use language to communicate effectively
Adaptive behavior scale: --- correct precise answer ---
assesses an individual's daily living skills and adaptive
functioning across various domains such as communication,
self-care, social skills, and community living
Social skills rating: --- correct precise answer ---assesses the
ability to interact appropriately with others
Western Governors University (WGU), 2026–
2027 – Exam Questions, Answers, and
Comprehensive Study Guide
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of exam
questions and answers for Assessment for Special Education
(D755). It covers core topics including assessment methods,
pre-referral processes, intervention planning, MTSS, RTI,
validity, reliability, bias, eligibility determination, IDEA
requirements, IEP development, disability categories, and
special education law.
The material includes definitions, multiple-choice questions
with explanations, eligibility criteria for special education
services, and extended review questions designed to support
preparation for the D755 assessment. It also addresses
assessment interpretation, progress monitoring, culturally
responsive practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration in
special education.
Exam Questions and Answers
(Vocabularly)
,Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) --- correct
precise answer ---Schools must ensure that data collected and
used is handled in compliance with FERPA regulations.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 --- correct
precise answer ---Interventions must be inclusive of students
with exceptionalities and provide necessary accommodations
to ensure their participation and progress.
Forest Grove School District v. T.A. (2009) --- correct precise
answer ---Emphasizes the importance of timely and
appropriate identification through assessment and
intervention for students with exceptionalities.
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District (2017) --- correct
precise answer ---Highlights the need for effective
interventions and progress monitoring to ensure students are
making meaningful progress.
Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School
District v. Rowley (1982) --- correct precise answer ---
Supports the principle that intervention processes must be
designed to meet the individual needs of students to provide
educational benefit.
Kirby v. Cabell County Board of Education (2006) --- correct
precise answer ---Highlights the importance of conducting
,thorough and comprehensive evaluations to identify and
address students' academic challenges.
Council Rock School District v. M.W. (2012) --- correct precise
answer ---The case reinforces the legal obligation of schools
to provide appropriate educational services that confer
meaningful educational benefits.
Interdisciplinary collaboration --- correct precise answer ---
the coordinated effort of professionals from various
disciplines working together to identify, support, and address
the needs of students who are struggling academically or
behaviorally
Intelligent Quotient (IQ) scores: --- correct precise answer ---
a measure of intellectual ability relative to a norm group,
typically with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.
These scores are interpreted in the context of cognitive
strengths and weaknesses
Composite score: --- correct precise answer ---a combined
score from multiple subtests or components of an assessment
Subtest scores: --- correct precise answer ---individual scores
a student receives on specific sections, or subtests, of a
broader standardized test or assessment
, Behavior rating scales: --- correct precise answer ---a scale
used to quantify the frequency or intensity of specific
behaviors completed by teachers, family, or the student
themselves (e.g., Behavior Assessment System for Children
(BASC))
Self-reports: --- correct precise answer ---students' own
accounts of their feelings and behaviors
Emotional Quotient (EQ) score: --- correct precise answer ---a
measure of emotional intelligence, often used to assess social-
emotional functioning
Receptive language: --- correct precise answer ---measures
the ability to understand spoken or written language
Expressive language: --- correct precise answer ---measures
the ability to use language to communicate effectively
Adaptive behavior scale: --- correct precise answer ---
assesses an individual's daily living skills and adaptive
functioning across various domains such as communication,
self-care, social skills, and community living
Social skills rating: --- correct precise answer ---assesses the
ability to interact appropriately with others
